In case you haven’t heard, there is a major winter storm bearing down on our area.
The snow is expected to begin falling tonight in Central Virginia between 5 and 7 p.m., putting in Northern Virginia sometime after 8 p.m. A winter storm warning is posted for the region between 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, and with temperatures well below the freezing mark outside what falls will all begin as snow.
Historic Dumfries turns 40 years old this month.
The organization charted to bring more visitors to the Prince William County town, as well as maintaining the popular Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries, was recognized recently for their milestone.
Trouble apparently found more trouble Monday night in Dale City.
A 16-year-old told police he made arrangements to conduct a “transaction” with another man in the 13200 block of Nickelson Drive. Police say the transaction was legal and then went bad when the man pulled out a taser and tried to unsuccessfully shock the teenager.
Publisher’s note: Peter Candland invited me to a cafe and offered his take on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and the upcoming budget season. He ordered a soda and I had coffee. Here’s a bit of our conversation.
In recent weeks, Peter Candland has lost more than he’s won – but that hasn’t kept him from trying to change what he calls a “good ol’ boy” system in Prince William County politics.
Snow chances for our region look good for now, and a winter storm watch has been posted for our region. That watch will go into effect Wednesday morning and last until Thursday night, when we could see five or more inches of snow and sleet in our area.
Temperatures will drop to the upper 20s Wednesday night and only rising into the 30s on Thursday. And it’ll be windy with wind gusts reaching 35 mph speeds, according to the weather service.
The Prince William Committee of 100 will take up the topic of mental health during its February meeting.
Vice President of U.S. Health Vest Stacie York will join three other panelists at during the discussion to be held Feb. 20 at 7:45 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club in Woodbridge. U.S. Health Vest aims to build a 75-bed mental health facility in Woodbridge, according to a Committee of 100 press release.
· Good morning Prince William – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to help out at the Police Station in Woodbridge. Duties include moving vehicles around for maintenance, picking up supplies and delivering items between stations. Please call Coleen at (703) 369-5292 ext. 207 to learn more about this and many more opportunities.
· Habitat for Humanity cordially invites you to the Capitol Steps program at Metz Middle School on Saturday February 22nd at 7pm. You can be assured this will be a hilarious show on current events. Tickets are just $35 and can be purchased on line at: habitatpw.org. Cheers to the Bull Run Rotary Club for their sponsorship of this event.
Today’s Frigid February 5K Run in Occoquan is postponed due to weather, according to town mayor Earine Porta.
Here’s more in a statement from him:
Tired of the cold and thinking about spring? Want a lifeguard job this summer?
A lifeguard job fair will be held on Sunday at the Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center in Woodbridge on Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department will accept applications for guards for all of their swimming pools throughout the county. Applicants must bring a one-piece bathing suit and a towel so they can complete a swimming test and must apply online prior to coming to the job fair.
Update
The driver and passenger traveling inside a Ford Focus on I-95 in Triangle Thursday morning died when the driver lost control of the car.
